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Season 8

Season 8 • 2024

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1. Camping in a Winter Wonderland

These days camping in the snow is a popular winter activity. Campers spend the night in a tent, warm up with delicious food and enjoy fantastic winter scenery!

2024-02-0415 min

2. Cycling on Ice: Lake Nukabira

Two cycling guides ride on snowy roads toward a mountain lake. Passing by railroad remnants, they reach the frozen-over and snow-covered Lake Nukabira, where cycling on the ice is permitted in winter.

2024-02-2515 min

3. Exploring an Icy Cave

Memorable photo ops await on a trek to find curious formations of ice and snow on freezing snow-covered mountains and in a cave full of ice pillars standing like bamboo shoots!

2024-03-1715 min

4. Winter Rafting in the Scenic Sounkyo Gorge

Winter rafting is coming into the limelight in Hokkaido Prefecture. With descending rapids at subfreezing temperatures, cold splashes and bitterly cold winds, riders can taste thrills to the extreme!

2024-04-1415 min

5. Drift Ice Adventures in Wondrous Shiretoko

A vast expanse of drift ice spanning the frigid Sea of Okhotsk in the World Natural Heritage site of Shiretoko, sets the stage for a variety of novel winter adventures.

2024-05-0515 min

6. Enjoying Matsumae Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom by Bicycle

Cycling the Matsumae Peninsula during the spring cherry blossom season, we explore a scenic road lined with cherry trees, Hokkaido Prefecture's southernmost Cape Shirakami and the magnificent Matsumae Castle.

2024-06-0915 min

7. Akan Forest Mountain Bike Adventure

Two mountain bikers explore the vast pristine forest of Akan to discover views and wildlife not encountered in the city. Join us on this adventurous tour of the hidden charms of Akan.

2024-06-2315 min

8. Refresh! Early Summer Woodland Camping

Enjoy camping in early summer, Hokkaido Prefecture's most comfortable season. A cozy campsite in the woods provides the setting for a gorgeous campfire meal and a chance to refresh your mind and body.

2024-07-2815 min

9. Magnificent Panorama from Mt. Rishiri in Summer

Mt. Rishiri fascinates mountain climbers from around the world, presenting breathtaking views and rare wildflowers in all their glory during summer. Explore the 360-degree spectacular scenery!

2024-08-1115 min

10. Romantic Starry Summer Sky

Stargazing is another fun activity while camping at night. An expert shows you how to photograph a star through an astronomical telescope. Luckily, an ISS passing across the night sky is also observed.

2024-08-2515 min

11. Canoeing on the Crystal Clear Shiribetsu River

The Shiribetsu River in Hokkaido Prefecture is recognized as one of the highest quality streams in Japan. A canoeist couple shows us the source of its clearness and skillfully descends a series of rapids.

2024-09-0815 min

12. Fly-Fishing in Secluded Forest Stream

An experienced angler, led by a local nature guide, ventures deep into the forest along the upper reaches of the Teshio River, where they try to catch a big one using skillful fly-fishing techniques.

2024-10-1315 min

13. E-MTB Tour to Explore Waterscapes in Biei

Hop on electric mountain bikes to explore the Town of Biei's spectacular water scenery, highlighted by the beautifully blue Biei River. Discover new high-tech ways to enjoy the outdoors.

2024-11-0315 min

14. Camping at Lake Kussharo in Beautiful Autumn

Mother and daughter camp lakeside in the peak of autumn hues. Enjoying a home-cooked meal outdoors, a natural hot spring footbath and a mysterious spectacular view make them feel at home with nature.

2024-12-0115 min

15. Suburban Cycling in Search of Autumn Foliage

David and his friend make a day trip cycling from Otaru to Sapporo in search of autumn foliage. From sea to mountains, and city heights, they discover the beauty of Hokkaido Prefecture in seasonal transition.

2024-12-2115 min